Vehicle recall R/2022/135

Mercedes-Benz EQC recall: The electrical plug connection of the headlights might not be watertight

DVSA recall R/2022/135 names the Mercedes-Benz EQC. It was launched 9 June 2022. It covers vehicles built 28 June 2021.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2022/135
Launched: 9 June 2022
Issued by: MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: SRPC2221
Vehicles: 3 across the lines below

What can go wrong

The electrical plug connection of the headlights might not be watertight.

The fix

Check the plug connection and headlights on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz EQC	28 June 2021	3

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Other recalls for these models

R/2021/376 The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications 29 November 2021, Mercedes-Benz CLA, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Mercedes-Benz GLA and others
R/2021/341 The wiring harness of the electrical steering might have been damaged during the assembly process 15 November 2021, Mercedes-Benz EQC
R/2021/286 The locking mechanism for the electrical connector of the side crash sensors might not meet specifications 9 September 2021, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Mercedes-Benz EQC, Mercedes-Benz E-Class
R/2021/264 The corrosion protection of the high voltage battery housing may not be ensured over lifetime of the vehicle 21 July 2021, Mercedes-Benz EQC
R/2021/110 The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications 13 May 2021, Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Mercedes-Benz B-Class, Mercedes-Benz CLS and others
R/2021/120 The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications 11 May 2021, Mercedes-Benz GLE, Mercedes-Benz G-Class, Mercedes-Benz E-Class and others

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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